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AFC Bournemouth: Shwan Jalal proud and privileged to have played his part

GOALKEEPER Shwan Jalal admitted he had been both “proud and privileged” to have featured in Cherries’ rise from the depths of League Two to the Championship.

Jalal’s exit was officially confirmed by the club earlier today – with boss Eddie Howe having revealed to the Daily Echo in December that he would not be offered fresh terms.

The 30-year-old joined Cherries from Peterborough in 2008, helping the club preserve its Football League status in 2009 and playing a part in two promotions.

Jalal, who kept 48 clean sheets in 147 league starts for Cherries, trained with Bury last month and could also be a target for Notts County and Crewe.

He told the club website: “It is going to take a while to sink in because I have been here for six years. To leave such a great club, which will always remain a massive part of my life, is going to be strange.

“But I am proud and privileged to have played a part in its history and its rise up the leagues. When I came here, the club was in League Two and had minus 17 points, but look at it now. It is great to have that feeling.

“It has been a hard season because I have been watching a lot from the stands so have almost turned into a fan. My son is an avid fan and absolutely loves Bournemouth as well. One day, I will be able to pull out the DVDs and show him me playing for the club. It is something that will always be with me.”

Jalal, who last featured for Cherries in a 3-1 defeat at Leyton Orient in March 2013, spent time on loan this season with both the Os and Oxford United, making just two appearances.

Boss Howe, speaking to the Daily Echo when he revealed his decision not to offer Jalal a new contract, said: “Shwan has trained very hard and has been a very good professional.

“Unfortunately, this is one of the most difficult parts of my job because he has done really well and has been a great servant to the club, both on and off the pitch. He has been the ultimate professional and has been here through some really hard times and helped the club through them.

“But, at this stage of his career, sitting as a number two or three isn’t going to do him any good. He needs and wants to play and still has that desire to be a number one. Unfortunately, that is not going to be here but I still feel someone will be getting a very good goalkeeper.”

Comments

TedMacsCherryPants
11:54am Wed 7 May 14

Sad news, Shwan you are an AFCB legend and will be remembered for years to come!!!

I don’t use the word ‘legend’ lightly either and know that Jalal is revered by Cherries supporters for the crucial part he played in some very dark years and will rightly go down in AFCB folklore for this.

I hope his next career move works out well for him and wish him a long, healthy and happy life. I’m sure many B’mth fans will track his progress with interest.

Thanks Shwan, TRUE legend
UTCIAD

Sad news, Shwan you are an AFCB legend and will be remembered for years to come!!!
I don’t use the word ‘legend’ lightly either and know that Jalal is revered by Cherries supporters for the crucial part he played in some very dark years and will rightly go down in AFCB folklore for this.
I hope his next career move works out well for him and wish him a long, healthy and happy life. I’m sure many B’mth fans will track his progress with interest.
Thanks Shwan, TRUE legend
UTCIADTedMacsCherryPants

Sad news, Shwan you are an AFCB legend and will be remembered for years to come!!!

I don’t use the word ‘legend’ lightly either and know that Jalal is revered by Cherries supporters for the crucial part he played in some very dark years and will rightly go down in AFCB folklore for this.

I hope his next career move works out well for him and wish him a long, healthy and happy life. I’m sure many B’mth fans will track his progress with interest.

Thanks Shwan, TRUE legend
UTCIAD

Score: 18

coops1965cherry
12:10pm Wed 7 May 14

TedMacsCherryPants wrote…

Sad news, Shwan you are an AFCB legend and will be remembered for years to come!!!

I don’t use the word ‘legend’ lightly either and know that Jalal is revered by Cherries supporters for the crucial part he played in some very dark years and will rightly go down in AFCB folklore for this.

I hope his next career move works out well for him and wish him a long, healthy and happy life. I’m sure many B’mth fans will track his progress with interest.

Thanks Shwan, TRUE legend
UTCIAD

Totally agree Ted, Shwan was a great keeper and it was a shame how his relationship ended with us, I am still unsure how that never got resolved in a better manner.

A great shot stopper and all round keeper and a real character who is and always will be remembered fondly.

I wish him well.

U T C I A D.

[quote][p][bold]TedMacsCherryPants[/bold] wrote:
Sad news, Shwan you are an AFCB legend and will be remembered for years to come!!!
I don’t use the word ‘legend’ lightly either and know that Jalal is revered by Cherries supporters for the crucial part he played in some very dark years and will rightly go down in AFCB folklore for this.
I hope his next career move works out well for him and wish him a long, healthy and happy life. I’m sure many B’mth fans will track his progress with interest.
Thanks Shwan, TRUE legend
UTCIAD[/p][/quote]Totally agree Ted, Shwan was a great keeper and it was a shame how his relationship ended with us, I am still unsure how that never got resolved in a better manner.
A great shot stopper and all round keeper and a real character who is and always will be remembered fondly.
I wish him well.
U T C I A D.coops1965cherry

TedMacsCherryPants wrote…

Sad news, Shwan you are an AFCB legend and will be remembered for years to come!!!

I don’t use the word ‘legend’ lightly either and know that Jalal is revered by Cherries supporters for the crucial part he played in some very dark years and will rightly go down in AFCB folklore for this.

I hope his next career move works out well for him and wish him a long, healthy and happy life. I’m sure many B’mth fans will track his progress with interest.

Thanks Shwan, TRUE legend
UTCIAD

Totally agree Ted, Shwan was a great keeper and it was a shame how his relationship ended with us, I am still unsure how that never got resolved in a better manner.

A great shot stopper and all round keeper and a real character who is and always will be remembered fondly.

I wish him well.

U T C I A D.

Score: 10

Court Side
11:46am Wed 7 May 14

Good luck Shwan, a top keeper and a gentleman. Take note the likes of Rhoys Wiggins, this is the way to leave a football club whether through being released or transfered, you might not have attracted such vitriol if you'd conducted yourself in the same manner.

Good luck Shwan, a top keeper and a gentleman. Take note the likes of Rhoys Wiggins, this is the way to leave a football club whether through being released or transfered, you might not have attracted such vitriol if you'd conducted yourself in the same manner.Court Side

Good luck Shwan, a top keeper and a gentleman. Take note the likes of Rhoys Wiggins, this is the way to leave a football club whether through being released or transfered, you might not have attracted such vitriol if you'd conducted yourself in the same manner.

Score: 24

big_afcb_fan
11:47am Wed 7 May 14

always commmanded the area well, and played a big part in keeping us in the league during the 08/09 season. good luck for the future jal!

u t c

always commmanded the area well, and played a big part in keeping us in the league during the 08/09 season. good luck for the future jal!
u t cbig_afcb_fan

always commmanded the area well, and played a big part in keeping us in the league during the 08/09 season. good luck for the future jal!

u t c

Score: 18

N Smith
1:13pm Wed 7 May 14

Thanks and good luck Shwan , you did us proud

Thanks and good luck Shwan , you did us proudN Smith

Thanks and good luck Shwan , you did us proud

Score: 8

canfordcherry
12:49pm Wed 7 May 14

Thanks for the memories Shwan.
Good Luck!

Thanks for the memories Shwan.
Good Luck!canfordcherry

Thanks for the memories Shwan.
Good Luck!

Score: 8

cherryexe
1:16pm Wed 7 May 14

good luck Shwan thanks for all you're efforts and memories. I hope you find a new club soon who ever signs you will be getting a top keeper.
SHWAN JALAL SHWAN JALAL

good luck Shwan thanks for all you're efforts and memories. I hope you find a new club soon who ever signs you will be getting a top keeper.
SHWAN JALAL SHWAN JALALcherryexe

good luck Shwan thanks for all you're efforts and memories. I hope you find a new club soon who ever signs you will be getting a top keeper.
SHWAN JALAL SHWAN JALAL

Score: 8

Afcbpete
1:24pm Wed 7 May 14

Top interview on the AFCB site, from a top keeper and top bloke!!!
Thanks for the many memories, they like you will never be forgotten, and also, thanks for clearing up in part, the contract saga, as often happens, we fans know little of what goes on, and make snap judgements (wrong in your case)!! Good luck for the future, will always look to see how you're doing which ever club is fortunate enough to have you... UTCIAD

Top interview on the AFCB site, from a top keeper and top bloke!!!
Thanks for the many memories, they like you will never be forgotten, and also, thanks for clearing up in part, the contract saga, as often happens, we fans know little of what goes on, and make snap judgements (wrong in your case)!! Good luck for the future, will always look to see how you're doing which ever club is fortunate enough to have you... UTCIADAfcbpete

Top interview on the AFCB site, from a top keeper and top bloke!!!
Thanks for the many memories, they like you will never be forgotten, and also, thanks for clearing up in part, the contract saga, as often happens, we fans know little of what goes on, and make snap judgements (wrong in your case)!! Good luck for the future, will always look to see how you're doing which ever club is fortunate enough to have you... UTCIAD

Score: 11

balsallcherry
1:40pm Wed 7 May 14

Thank you Shwan, a true gent and a great professional. You will remain one of my all time favourite cherries players. Your next club will be getting a very good keeper. Best of luck in your future career.

Thank you Shwan, a true gent and a great professional. You will remain one of my all time favourite cherries players. Your next club will be getting a very good keeper. Best of luck in your future career.balsallcherry

Thank you Shwan, a true gent and a great professional. You will remain one of my all time favourite cherries players. Your next club will be getting a very good keeper. Best of luck in your future career.

Score: 12

boyerboy
4:05pm Wed 7 May 14

This reminds us all just how fickle the life of a pro footballer can be...one minute dropped because you will not sign an extended contract...next rumours that Leeds are coming in for you ....and the next not making the bench.So sad, he was one of the "good guys"

This reminds us all just how fickle the life of a pro footballer can be...one minute dropped because you will not sign an extended contract...next rumours that Leeds are coming in for you ....and the next not making the bench.So sad, he was one of the "good guys"boyerboy

This reminds us all just how fickle the life of a pro footballer can be...one minute dropped because you will not sign an extended contract...next rumours that Leeds are coming in for you ....and the next not making the bench.So sad, he was one of the "good guys"

Score: 8

Square Old Codger
4:29pm Wed 7 May 14

A good man and a fine keeper who served us well, I wish him well in his future career and thank him for what he did for the Club .The hardest part of Eddies job and one I am sure that he hates is telling players, particuarly young ones that he sees no future for them here, but as the Club progresses and standards rise it is an unfortunate necessity. There will be several more, I believe, leaving the Club as the squad is trimmed and strengthened. I am sure that the Clb will try and find them another Club, Joe is well known for the care he takes of his "lads" and the interest and help he takes in their progress /careers even long after they leave us.

A good man and a fine keeper who served us well, I wish him well in his future career and thank him for what he did for the Club .The hardest part of Eddies job and one I am sure that he hates is telling players, particuarly young ones that he sees no future for them here, but as the Club progresses and standards rise it is an unfortunate necessity. There will be several more, I believe, leaving the Club as the squad is trimmed and strengthened. I am sure that the Clb will try and find them another Club, Joe is well known for the care he takes of his "lads" and the interest and help he takes in their progress /careers even long after they leave us.Square Old Codger

A good man and a fine keeper who served us well, I wish him well in his future career and thank him for what he did for the Club .The hardest part of Eddies job and one I am sure that he hates is telling players, particuarly young ones that he sees no future for them here, but as the Club progresses and standards rise it is an unfortunate necessity. There will be several more, I believe, leaving the Club as the squad is trimmed and strengthened. I am sure that the Clb will try and find them another Club, Joe is well known for the care he takes of his "lads" and the interest and help he takes in their progress /careers even long after they leave us.

Score: 4

Fanfor45
4:59pm Wed 7 May 14

A 'keeper that I recall being distinctly nervous about in his first half a season, but his rate of progress to a reliable, sound, confident player was a credit to him. All the best Shwan.

A 'keeper that I recall being distinctly nervous about in his first half a season, but his rate of progress to a reliable, sound, confident player was a credit to him. All the best Shwan.Fanfor45

A 'keeper that I recall being distinctly nervous about in his first half a season, but his rate of progress to a reliable, sound, confident player was a credit to him. All the best Shwan.

Score: 3

Slem_1990
9:41pm Wed 7 May 14

Haven't commented for some time but Shwan Jalal is one of those players I will miss. He was a rock when we needed a rock and will always be remembered. Such a shame he never ended up climbing the leagues with us, for whatever reason. All the best, Shwan. Come back some day - maybe when it all goes tits up again :O

Haven't commented for some time but Shwan Jalal is one of those players I will miss. He was a rock when we needed a rock and will always be remembered. Such a shame he never ended up climbing the leagues with us, for whatever reason. All the best, Shwan. Come back some day - maybe when it all goes tits up again :OSlem_1990

Haven't commented for some time but Shwan Jalal is one of those players I will miss. He was a rock when we needed a rock and will always be remembered. Such a shame he never ended up climbing the leagues with us, for whatever reason. All the best, Shwan. Come back some day - maybe when it all goes tits up again :O

Score: 3

West moors 1
9:06pm Wed 7 May 14

YafcbY wrote…

Good luck Shwan. Actually I'm really pleased to see you leave the club, a person of your quality should be playing first team football! I know at some point we shall see you in the FA or League Cup... good luck to you and your family...

YOU'VE BEEN BRILLIANT!!!!!!!

Agreed. He's better than our current number 2, 3 and 4!

[quote][p][bold]YafcbY[/bold] wrote:
Good luck Shwan. Actually I'm really pleased to see you leave the club, a person of your quality should be playing first team football! I know at some point we shall see you in the FA or League Cup... good luck to you and your family...
YOU'VE BEEN BRILLIANT!!!!!!![/p][/quote]Agreed. He's better than our current number 2, 3 and 4!West moors 1

YafcbY wrote…

Good luck Shwan. Actually I'm really pleased to see you leave the club, a person of your quality should be playing first team football! I know at some point we shall see you in the FA or League Cup... good luck to you and your family...

YOU'VE BEEN BRILLIANT!!!!!!!

Agreed. He's better than our current number 2, 3 and 4!

Score: 3

kangman2012
7:26pm Wed 7 May 14

Top bloke and a cracking 'keeper. Good luck to you Shwan. Hope you find another club and no doubt you'll always be warmly welcomed back to DC !

Top bloke and a cracking 'keeper. Good luck to you Shwan. Hope you find another club and no doubt you'll always be warmly welcomed back to DC !kangman2012

Top bloke and a cracking 'keeper. Good luck to you Shwan. Hope you find another club and no doubt you'll always be warmly welcomed back to DC !

Score: 7

trevsheadband
7:54pm Wed 7 May 14

Good luck in the future Shwan, hope you find a new club soon. Some great displays for us won't be forgotten.

Good luck in the future Shwan, hope you find a new club soon. Some great displays for us won't be forgotten.trevsheadband

Good luck in the future Shwan, hope you find a new club soon. Some great displays for us won't be forgotten.

Score: 3

YafcbY
8:46pm Wed 7 May 14

Good luck Shwan. Actually I'm really pleased to see you leave the club, a person of your quality should be playing first team football! I know at some point we shall see you in the FA or League Cup... good luck to you and your family...

YOU'VE BEEN BRILLIANT!!!!!!!

Good luck Shwan. Actually I'm really pleased to see you leave the club, a person of your quality should be playing first team football! I know at some point we shall see you in the FA or League Cup... good luck to you and your family...
YOU'VE BEEN BRILLIANT!!!!!!!YafcbY

Good luck Shwan. Actually I'm really pleased to see you leave the club, a person of your quality should be playing first team football! I know at some point we shall see you in the FA or League Cup... good luck to you and your family...

YOU'VE BEEN BRILLIANT!!!!!!!

Score: 5

O'Reilly
8:02pm Wed 7 May 14

Good Luck in your future endeavours Shwan....you served the club well in their time of need................
...

Good Luck in your future endeavours Shwan....you served the club well in their time of need................
...O'Reilly

Good Luck in your future endeavours Shwan....you served the club well in their time of need................
...

Score: 4

Solentcherry
8:30pm Wed 7 May 14

O'Reilly wrote…

Good Luck in your future endeavours Shwan....you served the club well in their time of need................

...

Couldn't agree more. All cherry fans wish you all the best. Thanks Shwan.

[quote][p][bold]O'Reilly[/bold] wrote:
Good Luck in your future endeavours Shwan....you served the club well in their time of need................
...[/p][/quote]Couldn't agree more. All cherry fans wish you all the best. Thanks Shwan.Solentcherry

O'Reilly wrote…

Good Luck in your future endeavours Shwan....you served the club well in their time of need................

...

Couldn't agree more. All cherry fans wish you all the best. Thanks Shwan.

Score: 4

Slem_1990
9:49pm Wed 7 May 14

...and I always wondered why he never played for Iraq...

...and I always wondered why he never played for Iraq...Slem_1990

...and I always wondered why he never played for Iraq...

Score: 3

bigfatsteve
12:27am Thu 8 May 14

Great goalkeeper with plenty of years left in him. Good luck for the future Shwan.

Great goalkeeper with plenty of years left in him. Good luck for the future Shwan.bigfatsteve

Great goalkeeper with plenty of years left in him. Good luck for the future Shwan.

Score: 3

your having a laugh111
12:34am Thu 8 May 14

Thanks for helping to save our club, the best keeper we have had for many years, you have been through the crap with us, you deserved to be treated better by the club.

Many clubs would do well with you in goal, my bet is portsmouth but where ever you go we wish you well.

Thanks shwan your a legend and a fantastic keeper.

Thanks for helping to save our club, the best keeper we have had for many years, you have been through the crap with us, you deserved to be treated better by the club.
Many clubs would do well with you in goal, my bet is portsmouth but where ever you go we wish you well.
Thanks shwan your a legend and a fantastic keeper.your having a laugh111

Thanks for helping to save our club, the best keeper we have had for many years, you have been through the crap with us, you deserved to be treated better by the club.

Many clubs would do well with you in goal, my bet is portsmouth but where ever you go we wish you well.

Thanks shwan your a legend and a fantastic keeper.

Score: 4

c0ckbeard
12:44am Thu 8 May 14

But he did play for England (the non league team anyway), amused me the last few years how all our keepers had caps, in varying degrees. Good luck Shwan, proper servant, and held in high regard by most of us. It seems confidence took a knock when David James joined, and then who wouldn't. Onwards and upwards, never to be forgotten, one of the few who made the full journey back up. Proper legend, gonna miss you Shwan

But he did play for England (the non league team anyway), amused me the last few years how all our keepers had caps, in varying degrees. Good luck Shwan, proper servant, and held in high regard by most of us. It seems confidence took a knock when David James joined, and then who wouldn't. Onwards and upwards, never to be forgotten, one of the few who made the full journey back up. Proper legend, gonna miss you Shwanc0ckbeard

But he did play for England (the non league team anyway), amused me the last few years how all our keepers had caps, in varying degrees. Good luck Shwan, proper servant, and held in high regard by most of us. It seems confidence took a knock when David James joined, and then who wouldn't. Onwards and upwards, never to be forgotten, one of the few who made the full journey back up. Proper legend, gonna miss you Shwan

Score: 5

smhinto
10:04am Thu 8 May 14

Slem_1990 wrote…

...and I always wondered why he never played for Iraq...

Probably because if he let one in or his side lost a game he would be shot !!

[quote][p][bold]Slem_1990[/bold] wrote:
...and I always wondered why he never played for Iraq...[/p][/quote]Probably because if he let one in or his side lost a game he would be shot !!smhinto

Slem_1990 wrote…

...and I always wondered why he never played for Iraq...

Probably because if he let one in or his side lost a game he would be shot !!

Score: -4

ASM
3:14pm Thu 8 May 14

Our best player during Howe's first spell as manager, he was better than Jason Pearce IMO.
I think that back injury set him back and he hasn't been able to recover his career from that set back. A massive shame because he was much better than Begovic and other premier league keepers I have seen down here. I also thought he was much better than Kasper Schmeik when they were playing against eachother

Our best player during Howe's first spell as manager, he was better than Jason Pearce IMO.
I think that back injury set him back and he hasn't been able to recover his career from that set back. A massive shame because he was much better than Begovic and other premier league keepers I have seen down here. I also thought he was much better than Kasper Schmeik when they were playing against eachotherASM

Our best player during Howe's first spell as manager, he was better than Jason Pearce IMO.
I think that back injury set him back and he hasn't been able to recover his career from that set back. A massive shame because he was much better than Begovic and other premier league keepers I have seen down here. I also thought he was much better than Kasper Schmeik when they were playing against eachother

Score: 0

canfordcherry
11:10pm Thu 8 May 14

Cant wait till tomorrow, sorry to do this on Shwan's leaving page but,

Mincin,Oh Mincin, Where are youuuuu.
Reports on sky say Liverpool want Lala signed before the old Cup. Lets hope he goes for an over inflated price!
We will wait to see if Dipsy, Po and the other so called super stars leave 'the S/C Giants' (hoho) before next season begins, inc. Poxy. Then we may pass them en-route to the top.

Cant wait till tomorrow, sorry to do this on Shwan's leaving page but,
Mincin,Oh Mincin, Where are youuuuu.
Reports on sky say Liverpool want Lala signed before the old Cup. Lets hope he goes for an over inflated price!
We will wait to see if Dipsy, Po and the other so called super stars leave 'the S/C Giants' (hoho) before next season begins, inc. Poxy. Then we may pass them en-route to the top.canfordcherry

Cant wait till tomorrow, sorry to do this on Shwan's leaving page but,

Mincin,Oh Mincin, Where are youuuuu.
Reports on sky say Liverpool want Lala signed before the old Cup. Lets hope he goes for an over inflated price!
We will wait to see if Dipsy, Po and the other so called super stars leave 'the S/C Giants' (hoho) before next season begins, inc. Poxy. Then we may pass them en-route to the top.

Score: 0

Scouser4ever
9:45am Sun 11 May 14

Can't believe we are getting rid of the best keeper we have had in years, he is a team player, loads of experience, we should not be letting a player of his class walk away, we need strength in depth, he has so much still to offer, I will be absolutely amazed if a top championship club does not come in for him, even as a second choice to sit on bench,football is a crazy game, there are goalkeepers in the top division getting 40k a week who are only on par with jalal, I wish him all the very best, it will not be long before this guy finds a club.

Can't believe we are getting rid of the best keeper we have had in years, he is a team player, loads of experience, we should not be letting a player of his class walk away, we need strength in depth, he has so much still to offer, I will be absolutely amazed if a top championship club does not come in for him, even as a second choice to sit on bench,football is a crazy game, there are goalkeepers in the top division getting 40k a week who are only on par with jalal, I wish him all the very best, it will not be long before this guy finds a club.Scouser4ever

Can't believe we are getting rid of the best keeper we have had in years, he is a team player, loads of experience, we should not be letting a player of his class walk away, we need strength in depth, he has so much still to offer, I will be absolutely amazed if a top championship club does not come in for him, even as a second choice to sit on bench,football is a crazy game, there are goalkeepers in the top division getting 40k a week who are only on par with jalal, I wish him all the very best, it will not be long before this guy finds a club.

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